Postcode Analysis Dorset, South West

BH20 5QW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BH20 5QW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

243

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 50,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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Area Character

BH20 5QW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 31% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BH20 5QW is a safe, established residential area located 0.4km from East Lulworth in Dorset. Administratively it sits within West Purbeck ward and the South Dorset constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for BH20 5QW are sourced from Output Area E00103873 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BH20 5QW. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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BH20 5QW has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Weld Arms0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Lulworth Castle Tea Room0.9 km
  • Past & Presents0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wool4.6 km
  • Wareham7.9 km
  • Moreton (Dorset)10.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Triangle0.5 km
  • The Triangle0.5 km